Zanesville Scholarships
Freshman Scholarships
The following information is for students interested in applying for scholarships to attend Ohio University Zanesville. Please keep in mind that you must meet each and every criterion listed below, as well as graduate from high school during the required school year to be considered for scholarships. These scholarships are only for students attending the Zanesville Campus on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 credit hours).
Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2013
-All students are REQUIRED to submit the following documents by the deadline:
1. Completed application for admission.
2. $20 non-refundable application fee.
3. Official high school transcripts mailed directly from the high school to the Office of Student Services.
4. Official ACT/SAT scores submitted directly to the Office of Student Services. (Please note scores will be considered official if listed on the high school transcript)
5. Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
ACADEMIC GUIDELINES FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
Students must achieve the following grades and test scores:
- Full Tuition Award: Minimum GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale OR minimum 25 ACT and/or 1140 SAT (Renewable for a second year)
- Renewal Criteria: Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours during the academic year with a minimum GPA of 3.3
- Half Tuition Award: Minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale OR minimum 23 ACT and/or 1070 SAT (Renewable for a second year)
- Renewal Criteria: Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours during the academic year with a minimum GPA of 3.3
*Please be aware that meeting the minimum scholarship criteria DOES NOT guarantee receipt of an award. Final decisions will be based on a combination of academic achievement and scholarship availability.
OUZ Multicultural Scholarship
Open to current high school seniors planning to enroll as a freshman the following fall semester and who are of Asian-American, Hispanic/Latino-American, Native-American, African-American descent or any Appalachian Caucasian whose parents have never attended college and show financial need. A 2.75 high school g.p.a. is required. Applicants must reside in the seven county service area served by Ohio University Zanesville. May be renewed for a second year contingent upon maintaining an accumulative 3.0 g.p.a. and completing 30 credit hours during the previous year. Full tuition yearly. Full-time enrollment (12+ hours per semester) required.
Relocate Scholarship
Click here for the Relocate Scholarship
Superintendent’s Scholarship
Contact Your High School Counselor – Eligible student determined by local school officials. Winning school selected through random drawing held at annual Educators’ Luncheon. One semester’s tuition.
Current Ohio University Students
Students enrolled at Ohio University Zanesville who are interested in applying for scholarships may do so at the link below. (after January 1st)
Click Here for the Ohio University Regional Scholarship Application Form
For more information contact Student Services at 740/588-1439.
Other Outside Scholarships
- FastWeb : Free scholarship search.
- www.collegequest.com
- www.collegeboard.org
- contact local businesses & civic organizations
- parents place of business









